[ad_1] EDR-as-a-Service makes the headlines in the cybercrime landscape Pierluigi Paganini April 07, 2025 Cybercriminals exploit compromised accounts for EDR-as-a-Service (Emergency Data Requests – EDR), targeting major platforms According to a detailed analysis conducted by Meridian Group, an increasingly complex and structured phenomenon, commonly referred to as “EDR-as-a-Service,” is taking hold in the cybersecurity landscape....Read More

[ad_1] What’s going on here? Akamai Technologies impressed investors by exceeding Q1 financial forecasts, driven by strides in its cybersecurity and cloud offerings. What does this mean? Akamai Technologies isn’t just holding steady in the tech realm – it’s advancing rapidly. The firm reported Q1 revenue of $1.02 billion, topping analyst expectations, with adjusted earnings...Read More

[ad_1] April 2025 witnessed a notable shift in the global ransomware landscape, with 470 reported victims worldwide representing a significant 29% decrease from March. Despite this numerical decline, ransomware operations continue to demonstrate increased sophistication and strategic targeting, indicating that threat actors are becoming more selective rather than less active. The manufacturing sector bore the...Read More

[ad_1] RCMP in B.C. announced Wednesday that a Surrey resident had been arrested as part of a global cybersecurity crackdown. Police say the person they arrested operated a network of thousands of infected computers capable of delivering malware — malicious software which could steal personal data or mine cryptocurrency. It’s part of a global crackdown...Read More

[ad_1] Teen boys blackmailed using nude photos is on the rise: What to know Predators financially extort teens, mostly boys, by blackmailing them with nude photos. Here’s what these conversations look like. A new online threat has emerged from a violent sextortion network called “764” that manipulates children in what the FBI described as “one...Read More

[ad_1] It only takes 60 seconds to get scammed. getty Some hack attacks play the long game, with complex schemes designed to lure you into dropping your defenses, or multi-stage exploits to deliver their threat, while others prefer the more direct approach. When it comes to phishing, those socially engineered attacks that prey on your...Read More

[ad_1] Justin Burney was found guilty in a Brunswick County courtroom today of multiple charges of statutory sex offense and indecent liberties with a minor, and sentenced to at least 104 years in prison.Burney’s trial lasted nine days, according to the District Attorney’s Office. Superior court Judge Jason Disbrow sentenced Burney to four consecutive terms...Read More

[ad_1] The FBI warns that threat actors are deploying malware on end-of-life (EoL) routers to convert them into proxies sold on the 5Socks and Anyproxy networks. These devices, which were released many years back and no longer receive security updates from their vendors, are vulnerable to external attacks leveraging publicly available exploits to inject persistent malware. ...Read More

[ad_1] Palo Alto Networks has released its first cybersecurity benchmark study for mid-market organisations in the Asia-Pacific and Japan region, highlighting increased investments but ongoing challenges in AI adoption and resilience. The “2025 Cybersecurity Resilience in Mid-Market Organisations” report surveyed more than 2,800 organisations across 12 countries and various industries. The findings show that while...Read More

[ad_1] Ransomware has emerged as one of the digital age’s most pervasive and financially devastating cyber threats. In 2024, organizations globally faced unprecedented challenges, with 59% reporting ransomware attacks in the past year, a 13% increase over five years. The average cost of these incidents soared to $1.85 million, while median ransom payments skyrocketed from...Read More